Social Theory and Practice, 2022 Screening for asymptomatic disease is a routine aspect of contemporary public health practice. However, it is also controversial, because it leads to overdiagnosis and overtreatment, with many arguing that programmes are “ineffective,” i.e., the “costs” outweigh the “benefits.” This paper explores a more fundamental objection to screening programmes ...
John, Stephen, Wu, Joseph
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"Primum non nocere" and the principle of non-maleficence. [PDF]
BMJ, 1985 KIE: The physician's duty of "primum non nocere," or avoiding harm to the patient, has often been given moral priority over other duties in discussions of medical ethics. In this article in a British Medical Journal series written for nonphilosophers on the philosophical foundations of medical ethics, Gillon takes issue with the prominence given the ...
Gillon, Raanan
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Clinical equipoise and ethical challenges in expanding endovascular stroke thrombectomy practice [PDF]
Frontiers in SurgeryIntroductionEndovascular thrombectomy transformed acute ischemic stroke care while exposing ethical tensions in emergency research. As landmark trials rapidly shifted standards, investigators faced complex questions regarding equipoise, early stopping ...
Aryan Wadhwa +8 more
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127 Ethical Principles of Non-maleficence Care for Burn Patients Under Austere Conditions in the Gaza Strip [PDF]
J Burn Care ResAbstract Introduction Clinical burn care in the Gaza Strip is burdened by active military destruction of healthcare infrastructure, a large volume of severe burn injuries, and a near-total blockade of resources on the region including crucial medical supplies.
Johnston, Monica, Tao, Zoe
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A systematic scoping review and interpretive ethical synthesis of ethical decision-making about physical restraints for older adults in Confucian-influenced care contexts [PDF]
BMC Medical EthicsAim This study aims to map and interpret the evidence on ethical decision-making in the use of physical restraints for older adults, with particular attention to Confucian-influenced family-centred care contexts and comparative international evidence ...
Xiaoyan Feng +3 more
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Key Characteristics of Autonomy, Confidentiality, Beneficence, Non-maleficence, Justice and Privacy principles in Medical Law within the Context of Human Rights [PDF]
Аналітично-порівняльне правознавствоThe principles of law play a crucial role in shaping the legal system of a society and ensuring the rights and freedoms of its citizens. This article explores the importance of general principles of law in establishing the rule of law and guaranteeing ...
Parvina Fazail Ismayilova
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Counselling for COVID-19 vaccine is necessary: Balancing the autonomy, beneficence and non-maleficence in the context of accelerating vaccine development. [PDF]
Int J Clin Pract, 2021 Law LS, Lo EA.
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The generative AI ethics landscape as seen by Chinese middle school students [PDF]
Frontiers in PsychologyWith the rapid integration of Generative AI in education, understanding students' ethical perspectives is crucial for effective AI ethics education.
Yanyan Zhang +3 more
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From Non-Maleficence to Beneficence: Expanded Ethical Computing in the Era of Large Language Models
SocietiesAs modern society grows increasingly complex, access to essential services such as healthcare, legal aid, tailored education, and psychological support remains heavily gated by socio-economic, neurological, and systemic barriers.
Evi Togia +2 more
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The Scientific TemperSince the 2013 Criminal Law Amendment Act, forensic evidence in Indian rape trials has assumed a central role. This paper offers a bioethical examination of common misconduct in forensic practice through the four principle framework of autonomy, non-maleficence, veracity, and dignity.
Sejal Shaha, Dr.Deberati Halder
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